Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
543-27-1
Molecular Formula
C5H9ClO2
Molecular Weight
136.58 g/mol
Synonym

2-Methylpropan-1-yl chloroformate; 2-Methylpropyl carbonochloridate; Chlorocarbonic acid isobutyl ester;

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Isobutyl chloroformate is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis for the formation of carbamates, amides, and mixed anhydrides. It is widely applied in peptide synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing as an activating agent for carboxylic acids.